Minnecation

Hello, welcome back to me. I am terribly guilty of an unusually long hiatus. I am sure the three of you have missed me very much:). Truly, I enjoyed what may have been the best week ever! Just so you don't miss a minute of it, and so that I will have something to remember when I'm 90, I will recap my fun times.

I got in late on Friday night to be greeted by my Mom and Dad and a tick...apparently Gizmo (our Pug) had attracted some nasty friends.

Saturday morning I awoke to the very sweet sounds of Matthew my 18 month old nephew. We were babysitting the darling boy all weekend while my sister and her husband were in the hospital with brand new Megan, baby girl born Friday at 10:58am...perfect baby. My aunt and uncle came into town and then we all went to meet the new baby. Saturday night I dressed in a vintage black dress (by vintage I mean a very sexy black dress made by my friend in HS 10 years ago). I paired the well fitting dress with pearl,s white gloves, and red lips. The occasion was a fashion show that I attended with a girlfriend. We ate yummy sushi and then viewed TC's local fashion, and left the evening only after being photog'ed by City Pages, sneaking into VIP seats, and taking an oyster shot.

Sunday was met by another fabulous morning with my nephew, bright sunshine, a visit to the hospital to see Megan, and Shrek 2 and 3 with my mom.

Monday was another day with Matthew, shopping with my mom, visiting Megan, and watching Dancing w/ the Stars w/ Mom and Dad (and they say I'm never home).

Tuesday I visited Megan and Matthew bright and early before hitting the Dr. Then I watched a bit of old school 90210 before heading to my friend's place in Loring Park. He and I caught up the gossip and then headed to Uptown for shopping and dining. After dropping him off I headed to a yoga class w/ another friend and then she and I enjoyed a quick drink at our old fav neighborhood hangout.

Wednesday, probably one of the best days of my life, was spent at a Twins game in their brand new stadium with my Venezuelan. I invited him to the game and he and I spent the day cuddling under an umbrella, holding hands on the streets of the Mpls, and listening to local music at his house. It was easily a perfect day spent with the man of my dreams. And then I finished the day off w/ another coupla girlfriends in Mpls.

Thursday, visited Matthew and Megan in the am, and then hair color, and then a wine patio on a very sunny day in Mpls, followed by nummy sushi with a girlfriend, followed by wine with another girlfriend. Three HH's not to shabby.

Friday, early morning breakfast w/ friend, then I visited Grandma and Grandpa before taking a yoga class. Then I picked up a friend and she and I went to the opening of a play and then to a rock show featuring a friend of my Venezuelan. Yes, I saw my Venezuelan. Can't say it was good as he showed up to the show w/ 2 girls in tow...I might be able to accept us for what we are, but I can't help but feel jealous seeing him around other girls (more to come on this).

Saturday, was spent w/ Matthew and Megan and a couple of aunts, then to church and then to a girlfriends and then to dinner Thai style w/ more friends. Fun day.

Sunday, spent once again w/ my family Matthew and Megan et al. While I should have left back to the Chi at 2:00, I didn't end up leaving for the Chi until 8:00pm. Why? Well, unexpectedly, Saturday night Big called...he was heading into Mpls from LA Sun night for a few days because his dad was having surgery. He agreed to upgrade his flight to arrive earlier, but not until 5:00pm. I didn't think it would be right to leave town without seeing him. And so I did. Teaser-alert. That is all I will say for now, but seeing him was really eye-opening.

Alright then, apologies for the tedious post documenting every second of my vacation, but like I said, it was an amazing week and I want to remember it. It was filled w/ family, friends, and moments I will remember forever. It was also filled with potentially life-changing lessons including learning what it feels like to be in a loving couple, learning the importance of joy in our every day life, and learning that I possess the ability to create and manage the outcome of my own life.